How to use 絶えず (たえず)

Meaning of 絶えず

The Japanese verb "絶えず" (たえず, taezu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. constantly: This means something that happens without interruption or pause.
    • Example: 彼は絶えず新しいアイデアを考え出している。
    • Translation: He is constantly coming up with new ideas.
  2. continuously: This refers to an action or state that continues over a period of time without stopping.
    • Example: 雨が絶えず降り続いている。
    • Translation: The rain is continuously falling.
  3. unceasingly: This implies an action or condition that does not cease or stop.
    • Example: 彼女は絶えず努力を続けている。
    • Translation: She is unceasingly making efforts.

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Dialogue

どうかしましたか？
Is something wrong?

（キンブリー）いえ ただ…
(Kimblee) No, it's just...

この地図
This map,

北に向かう山道があるんですが
there's a mountain path heading north,

これ なんです？
what is this?

（幹部１） ノースエリアに抜ける 林道 でしたが
(Executive 1) It was a forest road leading to the North Area, but

👉👉落石が絶えず
there were constant rockfalls,

今は通行そのものを禁じています
and it's now completely restricted.

これが何か？
Why, what about it?